Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager (US Real Estate & Corporate Accounting)

Remote (Mexico)

Salary Range: USD $3000 - $3500 per month

About the Company

Our client is a US-based commercial real estate firm with operations across property management, real estate development, and brokerage. Founded in 2017, the company is technology-forward and operates from an owner’s perspective, focusing on scalable processes, strong controls, and long-term value creation.

As the business continues to grow, they are building an accounting center of excellence in Mexico and are looking for a senior accounting professional who can own the accounting function, manage junior resources, and help standardize and scale operations.

About the Role

This is a senior, hands-on Accounting Manager role supporting both corporate accounting and US property management accounting.

You will act as the bridge between day-to-day bookkeeping and strategic financial oversight, managing junior bookkeepers while maintaining responsibility for quality, reporting, controls, and process improvement.

This role is not pure bookkeeping and not a Director-level executive role — it is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the accounting function, mentoring others, and building structure in a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Oversight & Reporting

- Oversee day-to-day accounting activities across multiple entities (corporate and property-level)
- Review and validate rent rolls, reimbursements, utility billbacks, and receivables
- Support month-end and period-end close processes
- Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and budget vs. actual reports
- Assist with property-level and corporate financial reporting for internal leadership and external stakeholders

Property & Corporate Accounting

- Work with US real estate portfolios, primarily using AppFolio and QuickBooks Online
- Review tenant leases and management agreements to ensure accounting compliance
- Reconcile operating expenses, real estate taxes, and tenant pro-rata allocations
- Track intercompany transactions, deposits, distributions, and cash flows
- Support audit requests and tax preparation in coordination with third-party advisors

Team Leadership & Process Building

- Manage and review the work of junior bookkeepers and accounting staff
- Develop, document, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Implement internal controls and accounting best practices
- Train team members and support long-term scalability of the accounting function
- Collaborate closely with leadership to improve systems, workflows, and reporting quality

Tools & Systems

- Daily use of QuickBooks Online
- Regular interaction with AppFolio (experience preferred but not required)
- Leverage technology and AI tools (e.g., Grammarly, automation tools) to enhance accuracy and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to:
- US companies
- Real estate, property management, or multi-entity environments
- Strong understanding of corporate accounting fundamentals
- Experience reviewing or managing bookkeeping work
- Comfortable working with US GAAP concepts (CPA a plus, not required)
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to build structure, improve processes, and mentor others

Language & Communication

- Advanced spoken English (accent is not an issue)
- Ability to clearly explain financial information in meetings and calls
- Written English does not need to be perfect — tools like Grammarly are used internally

Why This Role Is Attractive

- Senior-level ownership without executive-level pressure
- Exposure to US real estate and corporate accounting
- Opportunity to build and lead a growing accounting team
- Long-term growth as the company scales operations
- Stable, full-time role with a US company while working from Mexico